Title: Microsoft Windows NAT Helper Components ipnathlp.dll with ICS Malformed DNS Query DoS
Info
Disclosure
Oct 28, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Oct 28, 2006
Solution
Unknown
Description
Windows NAT Helper Components contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a malformed DNS query is sent to the host computer using Internet Connection Sharing. An attacker can crash the service on the remote machine resulting in a loss of availability.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.